It’s no secret that Buenos Aires is the one of the most diverse cities in the world and you will surely find an attraction that peaks your interests. After living here for four months, I am definitely biased about how great the city is, but I highly recommend checking out these places while visiting the Paris of South America!

Palacio Barolo

Without a doubt, my favorite place in Buenos Aires. If you’re looking for a place that has a unique history, tour, and vantage point over the city, this is where you should head. Located in the Centro barrio of the city, the building itself is actually an office building for various different companies. However, it was built based upon Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" with countless interesting references to the series of novels. The tour ends on the top floor, as it is a lighthouse that overlooks the entire city and the tower can even be seen from the other side of the Rio de La Plata in Uruguay, where there is an identical building intended to warn sailors of the close shoreline. Finally, they even have twilight tours that end with a wine tasting atop the building for an additional fee.

Casa Rosada​One of the most iconic buildings in Buenos Aires, the “Pink House”, as it is translated to, is the executive mansion and office of the president of Argentina. It’s served many functions over rich history and sees countless visitors every day. It is located in Plaza de Mayo in the Centro barrio of the city, which is frequently deemed the center of the city. In addition to the government offices in the building, there is a museum that receives scheduled guests.

San Telmo Street Fair​If you’re looking for an authentic street fair, this will be the place for you. The San Telmo Fair occurs every Sunday in the city, depending on the weather. Stretching for miles, vendors line both sides of the streets with handmade items, food, and drinks. With cheap prices and quality materials, your best bet find some souvenirs is in San Telmo. Just be cautious with the crowds of people, pick-pocketing is common in this area so have your wits about you and you won’t have any trouble.

Recoleta Cemetery​It is a strange recommendation to hear, but one of the most famous attractions in Buenos Aires is the Recoleta Cemetery. With passageways lined with thousands of tombs and an enormous amount of history, the Recoleta Cemetery is worth a visit. You can spend hours wandering through the maze-like corridors and admiring the beautiful architecture of the tombs of famous figures in Argentinian history. Specifically, Eva Peron and General Tomás Guido are two popular tombs to visit while at the cemetery.

Eva Peron Museum​To add to the rich history of the country, a visit to the Eva Peron Museum will give you an understanding of the most beloved figure in Argentinian history. Located in Palermo, the museum offers a great tour of the life and legacy of Peron and her husband, former president Juan Peron. Coined as the founder of the Eva Peron Foundation, creator of the Nurses School of Buenos Aires, and the first woman in Argentinian history to vote, Eva (or Evita as locals call her) left an everlasting impression on the country and world.

Teatro Colon

With it being one of the most honored venues to perform at, Teatro Colon hosts operas, ballets, and orchestras from around the world. Even if you like me and are not a fan of this type of entertainment, a visit to the building is certainly worthwhile for its beauty and hand-painted mural on the ceiling of the theatre.

Obelisco​Obelisco, or obelisk in English, is Argentina’s version of the Washington Monument. Towering over the largest avenue in the world, Avenida 9 de Julio, obelisco is a staple in the skyline of Buenos Aires. Each side of the structure pays homage to some of the most significant events in the country’s history. The government has recently renovated many of the surrounding buildings with LED lights to show similarities between the area and Times Square in New York City due to its location and it being the center of nightlife in BsAs.

Caminito, La Boca

La Boca, or “the mouth” of Buenos Aires as translated to English, shows Argentina’s connection with its European ancestors. There are many neighborhoods in Buenos Aires that show its ancestry to Europe, but La Boca correlates directly to the city’s Italian history. With buildings painted with bright colors and street performers dancing the Tango at every corner, La Boca is renowned for its liveliness and authenticity. But again - with its popularity comes great caution of pick-pocketers so have your wits about you and you won’t have any problems.

Plaza de Las Naciones Unidas/La Facultad de Derecho

Located directly across from Recoleta Cemetery, the Plaza de las Naciones Unidas (Plaza of the United Nations) and la Facultad de Derecho (Law School of the University of Buenos Aires) are two easy places to get to where you can spend an afternoon relaxing. The Plaza stores the city’s iconic metal flower monument, which was a gift from famous architect Eduardo Catalano. With benches and plenty of grass to play sports on or relax with a good book, the plaza is an ideal location to spend a sunny afternoon. La Facultad de Derecho is located right next to the plaza and is known for its Roman column design that separates it from all other buildings in the city.

Catedral MetropolitanaWith the Vatican’s first Argentinian Pope, it’s only fair to recognize the church that he preached at for several years in Buenos Aires. The Catedral Metropolitana is located right next to the Casa Rosada in Plaza de Mayo and offers a great chance to admire European-like architecture within the church. Although there is a better looking church in the city of La Plata outside of BsAs, the Catedral Metropolitana is worth a visit. There is also a Pope Francis Tour that an outside company hosts, which shows his past before moving to Italy and it stops at this cathedral.